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Batshuayi is eligible for the DR Congo through his parents, but in March 2015 he ruled out this option, stating that although his Congolese heritage is important to him, he would rather represent Belgium.[1] Batshuayi has a younger brother, Aaron Leya Iseka, 17, who currently plays for the Anderlecht youth team.

On 8 August 2014, it was announced that the player had signed with Olympique Marseille.[4] On 29 October he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 defeat at Rennes in the third round of the Coupe de la Ligue.

Batshuayi made his international debut on 28 March 2015 in Belgium's home match against Cyprus in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying. He replaced Christian Benteke in the 77th minute, and three minutes later scored from outside the penalty area for the last goal in a 5–0 victory.[5]